Pk3 at Sela

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's a taxpayer funded alternative for people who would otherwise go to JPDS.

Hebrew is a worthless language outside of religious practice. There's no educationally-valid reason for tax dollars to pay for it. Hope the ACLU or a similar group litigates to shut it down.

I know in some other cities close to half (or more?) of Hebrew language charter school kids are non-Jews, mostly african americans and hispanics. Is that not the case at Sela?

This is ABSOLUTELY the case for Sela. It is wonderfully diverse and Jews are, in fact, the minority. Anyone with half a brain would get on board with the idea that learning another language, ANY language, is beneficial to the development and socialization of young children regardless of their religious orientation.

Nobody with half a brain would but the idea that having children learn a language that is spoken only in one small country rather than one that has value in business or government is a wise use of students' time and taxpayer dollars. Sure, there's a cognitive value to teaching a language, but students will not have the opportunity to use this language in conversation outside of Jewish religious settings or Israel.

That non-Jewish kids choose it only goes to show that a decent charter will attract people whose only alternative is a crappy neighborhood school.

That does not mean that they wouldn't be better served using a language that could contribute to their livelihood in any way.

You are so very ignorant.

Why Learn Hebrew?
Hebrew is an ancient language thousands of years old and it is still spoken by nearly 11 million people.
Israel is a growing center for science and technology.
Israeli corporations are expanding into the United States, and are looking for business people who can speak Hebrew and are familiar with the Jewish customs.
There is a growing demand for Hebrew translators in the business and legal fields.
Hebrew is considered a critical language by the United States government so people who speak Hebrew are much more likely to be hired and advance within the government.
Hebrew is highly demanded by the United States Military because of the conflicts in the Middle East.
Because of close political ties between Israel and the United States, those students knowing the Hebrew language and culture will have better chance of advancing in political careers.
Hebrew is crucial for students who are interested in Comparative Religion Studies and Anthropology.
Israel is a popular destination for American students studying abroad. Knowledge of language and culture significantly improves the study abroad experience.
Israel is also a major tourist hub with millions of people visiting every year. Whether you are interested in the tourist business or just want to visit, knowing the language and culture will make the experience so much better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a taxpayer funded alternative for people who would otherwise go to JPDS.

Hebrew is a worthless language outside of religious practice. There's no educationally-valid reason for tax dollars to pay for it. Hope the ACLU or a similar group litigates to shut it down.

Shalom and Peace to you, Jew-hater.

Nice try. I'm Jewish and I respect both our First Amendment and the legislature's duty to provide an education that will prepare our city's students for work and college. This is not that -- there is no secular justification for a Hebrew immersion school. It does not reflect anyone's judgment that these resources will benefit city students other than those whose parents gamed the system to get free parochial school.

A. Its not a free parochial school if it does not teach religion. It may be a substitute for one, for some individuals, but that does not make it one.
B. The first amendment does not require benefit cost analysis of pedagogy.

[Anonymous]

Anyone who has their child at this school for immersion is being lied to. Sela does NOT follow a full immersion model and in fact does not even follow the 50/50 model they say they do. Once again, speaking with first hand knowledge. My child has Hebrew as a pull-out subject. The same way that she/he is pulled out for Art and PE. It's a special, all though they go to pains not to call it that. They do have Art in Hebrew but that still does not make it nearly to a 50/50.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a taxpayer funded alternative for people who would otherwise go to JPDS.

Hebrew is a worthless language outside of religious practice. There's no educationally-valid reason for tax dollars to pay for it. Hope the ACLU or a similar group litigates to shut it down.

I know in some other cities close to half (or more?) of Hebrew language charter school kids are non-Jews, mostly african americans and hispanics. Is that not the case at Sela?

This is ABSOLUTELY the case for Sela. It is wonderfully diverse and Jews are, in fact, the minority. Anyone with half a brain would get on board with the idea that learning another language, ANY language, is beneficial to the development and socialization of young children regardless of their religious orientation.

Nobody with half a brain would but the idea that having children learn a language that is spoken only in one small country rather than one that has value in business or government is a wise use of students' time and taxpayer dollars. Sure, there's a cognitive value to teaching a language, but students will not have the opportunity to use this language in conversation outside of Jewish religious settings or Israel.

That non-Jewish kids choose it only goes to show that a decent charter will attract people whose only alternative is a crappy neighborhood school.

That does not mean that they wouldn't be better served using a language that could contribute to their livelihood in any way.

You are so very ignorant.

Why Learn Hebrew?
Hebrew is an ancient language thousands of years old and it is still spoken by nearly 11 million people.
Israel is a growing center for science and technology.
Israeli corporations are expanding into the United States, and are looking for business people who can speak Hebrew and are familiar with the Jewish customs.
There is a growing demand for Hebrew translators in the business and legal fields.
Hebrew is considered a critical language by the United States government so people who speak Hebrew are much more likely to be hired and advance within the government.
Hebrew is highly demanded by the United States Military because of the conflicts in the Middle East.
Because of close political ties between Israel and the United States, those students knowing the Hebrew language and culture will have better chance of advancing in political careers.
Hebrew is crucial for students who are interested in Comparative Religion Studies and Anthropology.
Israel is a popular destination for American students studying abroad. Knowledge of language and culture significantly improves the study abroad experience.
Israel is also a major tourist hub with millions of people visiting every year. Whether you are interested in the tourist business or just want to visit, knowing the language and culture will make the experience so much better.

I'm going to guess you don't speak Hebrew and have never been to Israel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who has their child at this school for immersion is being lied to. Sela does NOT follow a full immersion model and in fact does not even follow the 50/50 model they say they do. Once again, speaking with first hand knowledge. My child has Hebrew as a pull-out subject. The same way that she/he is pulled out for Art and PE. It's a special, all though they go to pains not to call it that. They do have Art in Hebrew but that still does not make it nearly to a 50/50.

I've heard the same thing from an acquaintance who ultimately pulled her kid out of Sela. Why are they still able to operate and why is the charter board not doing something about it? And from what I've heard, they started out implementing a full immersion model but changed course. If they were able to pull it off before, why couldn't they continue on it?

[Anonymous]

Has someone complained to the charter board or DME?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a taxpayer funded alternative for people who would otherwise go to JPDS.

Hebrew is a worthless language outside of religious practice. There's no educationally-valid reason for tax dollars to pay for it. Hope the ACLU or a similar group litigates to shut it down.

I know in some other cities close to half (or more?) of Hebrew language charter school kids are non-Jews, mostly african americans and hispanics. Is that not the case at Sela?

This is ABSOLUTELY the case for Sela. It is wonderfully diverse and Jews are, in fact, the minority. Anyone with half a brain would get on board with the idea that learning another language, ANY language, is beneficial to the development and socialization of young children regardless of their religious orientation.

Nobody with half a brain would but the idea that having children learn a language that is spoken only in one small country rather than one that has value in business or government is a wise use of students' time and taxpayer dollars. Sure, there's a cognitive value to teaching a language, but students will not have the opportunity to use this language in conversation outside of Jewish religious settings or Israel.

That non-Jewish kids choose it only goes to show that a decent charter will attract people whose only alternative is a crappy neighborhood school.

That does not mean that they wouldn't be better served using a language that could contribute to their livelihood in any way.

You are so very ignorant.

Why Learn Hebrew?
Hebrew is an ancient language thousands of years old and it is still spoken by nearly 11 million people.
Israel is a growing center for science and technology.
Israeli corporations are expanding into the United States, and are looking for business people who can speak Hebrew and are familiar with the Jewish customs.
There is a growing demand for Hebrew translators in the business and legal fields.
Hebrew is considered a critical language by the United States government so people who speak Hebrew are much more likely to be hired and advance within the government.
Hebrew is highly demanded by the United States Military because of the conflicts in the Middle East.
Because of close political ties between Israel and the United States, those students knowing the Hebrew language and culture will have better chance of advancing in political careers.
Hebrew is crucial for students who are interested in Comparative Religion Studies and Anthropology.
Israel is a popular destination for American students studying abroad. Knowledge of language and culture significantly improves the study abroad experience.
Israel is also a major tourist hub with millions of people visiting every year. Whether you are interested in the tourist business or just want to visit, knowing the language and culture will make the experience so much better.

There is so much made up stuff that is untrue in the above list, hysterical! Highlighted a few of the best (most wrong)...

[Anonymous]

Trump would be proud of all you haters! Good work, DC.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if Sela clears their waitlist?

[Anonymous]

We are choosing between Sela and Bethune 16th. Any thoughts from others given these two choices?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are choosing between Sela and Bethune 16th. Any thoughts from others given these two choices?

Absolutely Sela. It's a wonderful school. The teachers are great as is the leadership. It's been such a good experience for us. I don't know about Bethune but from what I've read, it seems to have a pretty mediocre reputation. You will hear people being critical of Sela but the school has proven itself in the last couple of years.

[Anonymous]

No experience with Bethune, but definitely a +1 for Sela. We've been very happy in PK3 this year and look forward to returning next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trump would be proud of all you haters! Good work, DC.

Oh stop it. Not a Trump fan, but his daughter converted to Judaism and his Jewish SIL is one of his closest advisors.